Sony DSC-W35 Handbook

© 2007 Sony Corporation 2-899-987-11(1)Digital Still CameraCyber-shot HandbookDSC-W35/W55Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook and “Ins

10Identifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A Shutter button (19)B For shooting: Zoom (W/T) lever(20)For viewing: / (Pl

100Warning indicators and messagesIf a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a self-diagnosis display. The last two dig

101TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesMemory Stick locked• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the swit

102Warning indicators and messagesEnable printer to connect• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge

103OthersOthersTo use your camera abroad — Power sourcesYou can use your camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not suppl

104On the “Memory Stick”A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are

105OthersOn the “Memory Stick”• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions:– High temperature locations such as the hot

106On the battery packOn charging the battery packWe recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86

107OthersOn the battery chargerOn the battery charger• Do not charge any other battery pack except NP-BG type battery packs in the battery charger (su

108IndexIndexAA/V cable...61Adjusting EV...23AE/AF lock indicator ...34AF Illuminator...

109IndexIndexLanguage...58LCD Backlight...58LCD Screen ...16MM AF...

11Identifying partsF DISP (Screen display switch) button (16)• Press DISP (Screen display switch) button longer to select the brightness of the LCD ba

110IndexVVGA ...24Video Out ...60Viewing menu ...43Volume ...

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12Indicators on the screenSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.When shooting still imagesWhen shooting moviesABDisplay IndicationBatt

13Indicators on the screenCDEDisplay IndicationImage size (24)• is displayed only when the Multi Burst is activated.FINE STD Image quality (38)Record

14Indicators on the screenWhen playing back still imagesWhen playing back moviesABDisplay IndicationBattery remainingRecording mode (18, 39)Image size

15Indicators on the screenCDEDisplay IndicationPictBridge connecting (84)Recording folder (55)• This does not appear when using internal memory.Playba

16Changing the screen displayEach time you press the DISP (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows.• Press DISP (Screen display

17Using the internal memoryThe camera has approximately 56 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Du

18Basic OperationsUsing the mode dialSet the mode dial to the desired function.On Function GuideWhen [Function Guide] is set to [On], the descriptions

19Basic OperationsShooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)1 Select a mode with the mode dial.Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select .Movie:

2Notes on using your cameraTypes of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied)The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”.

20Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)Movie: Press the shutter button fully down.To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again

21Basic OperationsShooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)Press v ( ) on the control button repeat

22Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)Using the self-timerPress V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.(No

23Basic OperationsShooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)EV (Adjusting the exposure manually)Press b ( ) on the control button, then press v (Br

24Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)To change the image sizePress (Image Size), and then press v/V to select the size.For details on the

25Basic OperationsShooting still images (Scene selection)1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( , , , , , , ) with the mode dial.• For d

26Shooting still images (Scene selection)Scene Selection modesThe following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions.*The shutter speed i

27Basic OperationsShooting still images (Scene selection)Functions that cannot be combined with Scene SelectionFor shooting an image appropriately acc

28Viewing/deleting images1 Press (Playback) button.If you press (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on in the p

29Basic OperationsViewing/deleting imagesViewing an index screenSlide (Index) lever and select an image with v/V/b/B. To display the next (previous)

3Table of contentsNotes on using your camera ...2Basic techniques for better images

30Using the menuUsing menu items1 Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial.Playback: Press (Playback) button.Different items are availa

31For details on the operation 1 page 30Using the menuMenu itemsMenu for shooting (page 32)The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial po

32For details on the operation 1 page 30Shooting menuThe default settings are marked with .You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by

33Using the menuShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the prop

34Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30z If the subject is out of focusWhen shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the

35Using the menuShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determ

36Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when th

37Using the menuShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30• For details on the white balance, see page 8.• Under fluorescent lights that fli

38Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Selects the still image quality. (P.Quality): Selecting the still image qualityFine (FINE)Record

39Using the menuShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the

4Table of contentsViewing menu ... 43 (Folder): Selecting the fo

40Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30• You may not be able to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page

41Using the menuShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 39).Adjusts the amount

42Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Adjusts the contrast of the image.Adjusts the sharpness of the image.See page 50. (Contrast): Ad

43For details on the operation 1 page 30Using the menuViewing menuThe default settings are marked with .Selects the folder containing the image you w

44Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 303 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z.The image is protected and th

45Using the menuViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30To cancel protection of all images in the folderSelect [All In This Folder] in step

46Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 301 Select [Interval], [Repeat] and [Image] with v/V/b/B on the control button.2 Select [Start] wit

47Using the menuViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Rotates a still image.1 Display the image to be rotated.2 Press MENU to display the

48Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002This section describes an example of dividing a movie n

49Using the menuViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 305 Press z at the desired cutting point.• When you want to adjust the cutting point,

5Table of contentsEnjoying your Windows computer...63Installing the software (supplied)...

50Using the Setup screenUsing Setup itemsYou can change the default settings using the Setup screen.1 Press MENU to display the menu.2 After pressing

51For details on the operation 1 page 50Using the Setup screen Camera The default settings are marked with .Selects the auto focus operation mode.Sel

52Camera For details on the operation 1 page 50• When you slide the zoom lever, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows.• The maximum zoom scale

53Using the Setup screenCamera For details on the operation 1 page 50The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark

54For details on the operation 1 page 50 Internal Memory ToolThis item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.Formats the

55For details on the operation 1 page 50Using the Setup screen Memory Stick ToolThis item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the ca

56Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 50Changes the folder currently used for recording images.1 Select [OK] with v on the control b

57Using the Setup screenMemory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 50Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.1 Ins

58For details on the operation 1 page 50 Setup 11The default settings are marked with .Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the cam

59For details on the operation 1 page 50Using the Setup screen Setup 22The default settings are marked with .Selects the method used to assign file n

6Basic techniques for better imagesWhen you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember t

60Setup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 50Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Differ

61Viewing images on a TV screenViewing images on a TV screenViewing images on a TV screenYou can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera t

62Viewing images on a TV screenOn TV color systemsIf you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for m

63Using your computerUsing your computerEnjoying your Windows computerFor details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh comput

64Enjoying your Windows computerThe following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.Recommended environment for copying im

65Using your computerInstalling the software (supplied)You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.• When using Windows 2000

66Copying images to your computerThis section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example.You can copy images from the camera to your

67Using your computerCopying images to your computer• With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop.“USB Mode Mass Storage” appears on t

68Copying images to your computer1 After making a USB connection in Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner a

69Using your computerCopying images to your computer5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures] to select it,

7Basic techniques for better imagesYou can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light th

70Copying images to your computer3 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and clic

71Using your computerCopying images to your computerPerform the procedures listed below beforehand when:• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use termin

72Copying images to your computer• Image files are named as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical port

73Using your computerViewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”)This section describes the process using a

74Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software.

75Using your computerUsing the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)2 Connect the camera to your computer with the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55

76Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)Year display screenMonth display screenHour display screen• To list images from a particular year or mo

77Using your computerUsing the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)Images can be saved in CD or DVD as a data disc.• CD burner drive or DVD burner driv

78Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)Preparing images stored on the computer for viewingTo view them, register the folder that contains the

79Using your computerUsing the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel] (in Windows 2000, [Start] t [Settings] t [Control

8Basic techniques for better imagesThe apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.Example: The color of an image affected by

80Using your Macintosh computerYou can copy images to your Macintosh computer.• “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.Th

81Using your computerUsing your Macintosh computer4 View images on the computer.Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder

82Printing still imagesHow to print still imagesWhen you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before print

83Printing still imagesPrinting images directly using a PictBridge compliant printerEven if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot usin

84Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer1 Connect the camera to the printer.2 Turn on your camera and the printer.After the con

85Printing still imagesPrinting images directly using a PictBridge compliant printerRegardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears

86Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press z.The image is printed.• Do not disconnect the cable

87Printing still imagesPrinting at a shopYou can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. A

88Printing at a shop1 Display the index screen (page 29).2 Press MENU to display the menu.3 Select [DPOF] with b/B, then press z.4 Select [Select] wit

89TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.Please understand that you give

9Basic techniques for better imagesA digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.If it contains a large number of pixels, the

90TroubleshootingThe battery pack cannot be installed.• Install the battery pack correctly using the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject

91TroubleshootingTroubleshooting• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following:– Set the image size to other th

92TroubleshootingThe close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work.• (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 27).Th

93TroubleshootingTroubleshootingDots appear and remain on the screen.• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2).The image seen

94TroubleshootingYour camera cannot delete an image.• Cancel the protection (page 44).• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect sw

95TroubleshootingTroubleshooting• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer.

96TroubleshootingYou cannot print an image.• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the cam

97TroubleshootingTroubleshootingYou have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake.• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting.

98Troubleshooting• When you print images at a shop, images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so.A connection cannot be established.•

99TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCannot print the image at the size selected.• Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (